Groton is a town located in the county of Middlesex in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 10,646. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 11,256 inhabitants.
The town was created 321 years ago in 1704.
Location of Groton on Massachusetts map.
Quick Facts about Groton
Population :
11,256 (2020)
Country :
United States of America
State :
Massachusetts (United States)
County :
Middlesex County
Different from :
Groton
Postal code :
06340
Water as percent of area :
54.39%
Land as percent of area :
45.61%
Altitude :
79 feet / 24 meters
Establishment :
January 01, 1705 (321 years ago)
Time Zone :
Eastern Time Zone
Local time :
21:45:29 (10th February 2026)
Population growth :
5.42% (2010-2020)
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Geography
Groton is located at 42°36'40"N 71°34'28"W (42.6112000, -71.5745100).
Groton map
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Official website of Groton
Official Website
Demographics
The population of Groton increased by 5.42% in 10 years.
Population by years (1990 - 2020)
Year
Population
% Change
Method
1990
40,115
-
census
2010
10,646
-276.81%
census
2011
10,916
2.47%
estimation process
2012
11,032
1.05%
estimation process
2013
11,117
0.76%
estimation process
2014
11,217
0.89%
estimation process
2015
11,267
0.44%
estimation process
2016
11,307
0.35%
estimation process
2017
11,335
0.25%
estimation process
2018
11,349
0.12%
estimation process
2019
11,325
-0.21%
estimation process
2020
11,256
-0.61%
estimation process
What is ZIP code for Groton
Groton zip code is 01450. County name: Middlesex, County fips: 25017
Alternate Unofficial Names for Groton
Groton, Groton Centre, ge luo dun, ghrwtwn, grwtwn, Гротон, Ґротон, غروتون, گروتون, 格罗顿
People born in Groton (36)
People born in Groton, including astronaut Pierre J. Thuot, explorer and adventurer John Ledyard, politician James Y. Smith, .
List
Silas Deane (American politician (1737-1789)) he was born in 24/12/1737
Elisha Haley (American politician (1776-1860)) he was born in 21/01/1776
Nelson Tift (Confederate Navy officer and politician (1810-1891)) he was born in 23/07/1810
Noyes Barber (American politician) he was born in 28/04/1781
Daniel Avery (American politician) he was born in 18/09/1766
Eddie Lucas (American basketball player) he was born in 14/07/1975
Ron Athey (American performance artist) he was born in 16/12/1961
Asa Whitney (American businessman) he was born in 01/01/1797
Costa Dillon (American filmmaker) he was born in 01/01/1953
Dave Campo (American football player and coach) he was born in 18/07/1947
Elijah F. Smith (American politician) he was born in 01/12/1792
George Hall (American football player) he was born in 02/08/1984
Lorenzo Burrows (American politician) he was born in 15/03/1805
Nathan Daboll (American mathematician) he was born in 24/04/1750
Nathan Daboll (American politician) he was born in 14/11/1780
Robert P. Anderson (United States federal judge) he was born in 27/03/1906
Thomas Rogers (American mechanical engineer) he was born in 01/01/1792
Waightstill Avery (American politician) he was born in 10/05/1741
Schools in Groton
College & universities near Groton, MA
Code
Name
City
ZIP
382416
Greater Lowell Technical School
Tyngsboro (MA)
01879
Stations (29)
Amtrak & bus stations near Groton, MA
Code
Name
Address
Type
NSH
Nashua, NH
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS
WOB
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL
FRA
Framingham station
417 Waverly St.
RAIL
WOR
Union Station
2 Washington Square
RAIL
MHT
Manchester, New Hampshire
119 Canal St.
BUS
Post Office
Post offices near Groton
Post Office Name
City
ZIP
Groton Post Office
Groton (MA)
01450
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Other cities in Middlesex County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Middlesex County , MA. (more)
City Name
Population
Title
Cambridge
119,192
The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Lowell
110,904
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
City of Lowell
109,945
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
City of Cambridge
107,289
City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Newton
87,803
The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Somerville
80,935
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
City of Somerville
75,754
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Framingham
73,892
Town in Massachusetts
Framingham Center
65,413
A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts.
Waltham
62,069
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Medford
60,847
The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Malden
59,922
The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Everett
46,107
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Arlington
45,169
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
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